2003 Saab 9-5 2.0L Petrol · KR53 USJ
2003 Saab 9-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 161,695 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KR53 USJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/09/2024
- 161,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KR53 USJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Saab 9-5 (KR53 USJ) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both rear subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
KR53 USJ Mileage History
- 07/09/2022157,085 mi
- 08/09/2022157,085 mi
- 24/08/2023159,400 mi+2,315 mi
- 16/09/2024161,695 mi+2,295 mi
Average of roughly 2,275 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-5 OG
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Oil Sludge (B205/B235)Serious
Identical issue to the 9-3 OG; the 9-5 is actually more prone to this due to higher engine bay temperatures.
- Rear Trailing Arm BushesModerate
Worn rear bushes lead to poor tracking and high tyre wear.
- Turbocharger FailureSerious
All 9-5 engines use a turbocharger, and lack of maintenance or oil sludge can cause premature turbo bearing failure. A blown turbo can send oil into the intake or exhaust, causing smoke and potential engine damage.
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